Q: Who usually signs a lease as a guarantor?A: Very often, a renter's parent acts as a guarantor, assuming the parent is in a sound financial situation and want... Read more

Q: Is a co-signer the same thing as a guarantor?A: Landlords and brokers often use the terms "co-signer"... Read more

Q: What should I tell someone who's considering being my guarantor?A: You should tell a potential guarantor that you need someone else to sign the lease in order to rent the apartment you want... Read more

Q: Will my guarantor get a copy of my credit report?A: Probably only if you provide it. Landlords who accept guarantors are concerned about making sure that the guarantor is someone who is in a financial position to step up to the plate if the tenant doesn't pay the rent.

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Q: Can a landlord accept only guarantors who live in a certain area?A:Many landlords limit guarantors to the state or metropolitan area (such as California or the New York City tri-state area). They can do this because... Read more

Q: What will my lease say about a guarantor?A: Some landlords just include a short clause in their lease with an added signature line for a guarantor...

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Q: How will I know if I need a guarantor?A: Your landlord will tell you if you need a guarantor. Some landlords are quick to require guarantors... Read more

Q: What if I can't find a guarantor?A: If a landlord requires a guarantor but you can't find one, you'll probably need to look for an apartment elsewhere... Read more

Q: Can I suggest to a landlord that I get a guarantor?A: Yes. If you found your dream apartment but the landlord is hesitant to rent it to you because he believes... Read more

Q: Can I be a guarantor for another tenant if I've signed a lease of my own?A: The fact that you've signed a lease for an apartment as a tenant doesn't bar you from serving as a guarantor for a relative or friend. This is true even if the relative or friend wants to rent an apartment in the same building... Read more